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resignation in Dutch

resignation in Dutch is aftreding, gelatenheid — resignation means the act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.

resignation in Dutch

aftreding
noun
The act of resigning.
gelatenheid
noun
An uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable.

What does "resignation" mean?

  1. noun The act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.
    "The manager's resignation took effect at the end of the month."
  2. noun A calm, uncomplaining acceptance of something unwanted but unavoidable.
    "He accepted the long delays with quiet resignation and opened his book."
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resignation in a sentence

  • The manager's resignation took effect at the end of the month.
  • He handed in his resignation on Friday.
  • He accepted the long delays with quiet resignation and opened his book.
  • A look of resignation crossed her face when the rain began again.

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What is "resignation" in Dutch?
"resignation" in Dutch is aftreding, gelatenheid. resignation means: The act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.
How do you use "resignation" in a sentence?
Example: "The manager's resignation took effect at the end of the month." In Dutch, "resignation" is aftreding, gelatenheid.
Are there other ways to say "resignation" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "resignation": aftreding, gelatenheid.
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